Topic: Khartoum

The outbreak of civil war in Sudan followed a series of diplomatic maneuvers involving the U.S. and Russia over a proposed naval base on the Red Sea. After Sudan finalized a deal with Russia in early 2023, high-level U.S. officials including Antony Blinken and Victoria Nuland visited the region to promote "democracy." The hosts suggest the subsequent conflict was a deliberate destabilization effort to prevent Russian military expansion in Africa.

Fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leads to the displacement of over 2.6 million people. The International Criminal Court has launched an investigation into potential war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Darfur region. Humanitarian organizations report that 90% of food processing facilities in Khartoum have closed due to the violence.

General Wesley Clark's famous memo about taking out seven countries in five years is revisited in the context of the current war in Sudan. Heavy shelling is reported in Khartoum, while Arab militias are allegedly conducting ethnic cleansing in Darfur. The hosts note the lack of celebrity activism, specifically mentioning George Clooney's absence from the current Darfur crisis.

Unconfirmed reports suggest a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile struck a joint Ukrainian-NATO command center, resulting in significant casualties among Western personnel. Meanwhile, a violent conflict has erupted in Sudan between rival military factions, leading to the evacuation of foreign diplomats. The hosts speculate that weapons intended for Ukraine may be surfacing in the African conflict and note the strategic importance of South Sudanese oil.

Fighting has erupted in Khartoum, Sudan, between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict is linked back to the "Wesley Clark Seven" memo from 2001, which allegedly outlined a US plan to take out seven countries in five years, including Sudan. The current instability is viewed with skepticism regarding potential US involvement in another regime change operation.

Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and arrested by the military following months of public protests. This event is linked to the "Wesley Clark 7" list of targeted nations. The military council has announced a two-year transition period and refused to extradite Bashir to the International Criminal Court.

Security forces in Khartoum, Sudan, opened fire on protesters demanding the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir's military regime. The uprising was triggered by the price of bread tripling, a historical indicator of impending regime collapse. The segment notes that while mainstream media focuses on other issues, the "bread riots" in Sudan represent a significant popular movement against a repressive government.

Anti-government protests in Sudan have resulted in dozens of deaths following a state of emergency and media censorship. The unrest was triggered by a sharp increase in the price of bread, a recurring theme in Middle Eastern and African "color revolutions." The hosts suggest that "bread prices" often serve as a coded signal for intelligence-backed mobilization in the region.

State Department spokesperson Mark Toner is criticized for his handling of questions regarding the role of an anti-Islamic YouTube video in the Benghazi attacks. The hosts analyze Toner's reliance on a thick binder of talking points and his refusal to categorically state that the video played no role, despite evidence of a coordinated attack.

The conflict between Sudan and South Sudan is framed as a dispute over oil transport fees and infrastructure. Historical context is provided regarding the CIA's long-standing intelligence relationship with the Khartoum government, despite public declarations of genocide by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.